Economical Mediterranean

The house plan isn't a large home

This Mediterranean-style plan is well-suited to the needs and pocketbooks of first-time home buyers

Gathering spaces fill the center, bedrooms are on the outer edges, and the kitchen is at the heart of everything

Two huge windows bathe the airy, vaulted great room in natural light

One of the windows is actually a sliding glass door that opens onto a wide screened porch at the rear

Sink and dishwasher are built into a long counter that doubles as an eating bar

Utilities are just a few steps away, tucked in a pass-through space that opens into the garage

A coat closet is just inside the front door

The master suite is more luxurious than you might expect to find in a home this size

It has a huge walk-in closet and a large tub and shower combination tucked into an alcove illuminated by an arched opening filled with glass blocks

On the opposite side of the house, the two secondary bedrooms share a bathroom

A large linen closet is in the hall.